Horse hit by car near Whakatāne
A police spokesman said a collision between a car and horse was reported at 1.53am.
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Iwi companies buy 98ha kiwifruit portfolio
Te Puke orchards sold by tender for an undisclosed sum to three iwi companies.
Trial under way for shooting at gang funeral
Senior Kawerau Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral cortège sparked an armed riot.
Baby flown to Starship Hospital for urgent care
A one-year-old Bay of Plenty boy has been urgently flown to Starship Hospital.
Trial over gang shootout begins
A trial over gang members' shooting at a Mongrel Mob funeral began today.
Knife-wielding robbers target Bay dairies
Two Bay of Plenty dairies have been targeted by men with knives trying to rob them.
Gang member jailed for Mongrel Mob funeral ambush
Gang member Tuterangi Moeke jailed for ambushing Mongrel Mob funeral.
Gang member jailed for funeral confrontation
Sequel to a gang confrontation rolled out yesterday in the High Court in Tauranga.
Man falls off balcony in 'vicious' attack by 'wannabe' gangsters
He called them 'wannabe' gangsters. Now Kodie Waitapu suffers from a life-long injury.
One dead after crash near Whakatane
Police are still working to formally identify the man and inform next of kin.
Motorist critical after single-car crash near Whakatane
Part of Taneatua Rd is closed following the single car serious crash
Kawerau resident: 'It was really scary'
A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.
100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
Maketu woman identified as crash victim
The woman killed in a crash in the Eastern Bay of Plenty on Sunday has been named.
Man admits shooting at Mongrel Mob funeral procession
Shots were fired during the funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi.
Former policeman Marty Grenfell is TCC's next chief
A new boss for Tauranga City Council has today been announced
Gyrocopter crash at Whakatane Airport
Fire and Emergency NZ are currently responding to the crash.
More police for Bay of Plenty
More police are coming to the Bay of Plenty after part of this year's police graduation.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
Two vehicles involved in Bay of Plenty crash
Police are at the scene of a two vehicle crash on Kawerau Rd.
Tauranga rescue helicopter aids two Bay patients
Bay of Plenty people were flown to Waikato and Auckland hospitals for medical treatment.
Bay of Plenty house prices continue to soar
Bay of Plenty median house prices continue to rise, according to the latest figures REINZ.
Signs lead the way to Whakatane's tourist attraction
New road signs let people know they're in the right place to experience Whakaari.
First aid courses for BoP rugby clubs
The long-term goal is to have a qualified FAIR first-aider at every BOP club rugby game.
Local Focus: A show of unity in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two children airlifted from Whakatane Hospital
Two children have required rapid response flights in Whakatane this week.
Recovery progress made with help of $1m fund
Edgecumbe residents have been lent a helping hand from a number of organisations.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe residents hit out at council
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the Regional Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heritage Whakatane hotel changes hands
Buyer to develop it in line with the vision for that area of the CBD to be a tourism hub.
Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'
Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.